2019.18.09 Meeting with H.E. Ambassador Mr. Katsuhiko Takahashi, Director-General and Assistant Minister for the Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau, as well as Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan of MOFA Japan.

Meeting with H.E. Ambassador Mr. Katsuhiko Takahashi, Director-General and Assistant Minister for the Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau, as well as Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan of MOFA Japan.

September 18, 2019: It was an honor for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to meet with his longtime friend, and longtime friend of Afghanistan, H.E. Mr. Katsuhiko Takahashi, Director-General and Assistant Minister for the Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau, as well as Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan of MOFA Japan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Headquarters in Tokyo. Also in attendance was Mr. Nasrullah Rozbeh, Second Secretary for the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo.

H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked H.E. Mr. Takahashi for making the time in his busy schedule to meet with him. On behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, expressed wholehearted gratitude to the people and Government of the noble nation of Japan for their ongoing benevolent support of Afghanistan as it has striven over the years for progress, prosperity, and peace in an Afghan-owned and Afghan-led process. Additionally, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat updated him on the many developments in the peace process Afghanistan has undertaken recently in order to advance regional stability and global peace.

In return, H.E. Mr. Takahashi thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for meeting with him as well as for his kind words. H.E. Mr. Takahashi was pleased with the progress being made in the Afghan-owned and Afghan-led peace process and reassured him that Japan values its strong and friendly bilateral tie with Afghanistan and as such would continue to stand with Afghanistan well into the future. All those present further discussed topics of mutual interest regarding peace, economics, and the Embassy’s upcoming reception celebrating 100th anniversary of the restoration of Afghanistan’s Independence on September 20th.

Meeting with H.E. Ambassador Mr. Katsuhiko Takahashi, Director-General and Assistant Minister for the Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau, as well as Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan of MOFA Japan.

2019.10.09 Courtesy Call on Parliamentary Vice Minister of the Ministry of the Environment.

Courtesy Call on Parliamentary Vice Minister of the Ministry of the Environment.

September 10, 2019: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to meet with the Hon. Mr. Ichiro Kanke, Parliamentary Vice Minister of the Environment at the Ministry of the Environment offices in Tokyo.

Hon. Mr. Kanke expressed his warm welcome to H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat and thanked him for arranging to meet. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked Hon. Mr. Kanke for taking time out of his schedule to meet and expressed sincerest gratitude on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for Japan’s great contribution in assisting with reconstruction and progressive development of Afghanistan. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat believes strongly that being mindful of the environmental concerns of Afghanistan based on its location and its vitality to the Agriculture industry are crucial to the livelihoods of the Afghan people and the future of Afghanistan. With the generous aid from Noble countries such as Japan, the Afghanistan hope to be able to not only address environmental concerns present, but also to fortify knowledge of those within the country dealing with these issues for self-sustainability as the business, trade, and infrastructure of the country improves to grow the nation. This sort of assistance Self-Sustainability Development and Infrastructure building with a mindfulness to the unique environment of Afghanistan, such as the generous nation of Japan has been doing, if allowed to continue, will symbiotically enhance both nations and build stronger times among them.

Further, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked Hon. Mr. Kanke for Ministry of the Environment’s continuous support in the relations between Afghanistan and Japan, and asked for further assistance and guidance in helping Afghanistan to address environmental concerns. In return, Hon. Mr. Kanke thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his encouraging words, and assured him of his intentions to do his very best to assure that both nations prosperity and the continuation of strong relations will continue well into the future.

Courtesy Call on Parliamentary Vice Minister of the Ministry of the Environment.

2019.03.09 2019 Fall Luncheon Reception in Honor of Visiting Delegation from Various Ministries in Kabul and the PEACE Project and MEXT Scholarship Graduates.

2019 Fall Luncheon Reception in Honor of Visiting Delegation from Various Ministries in Kabul and the PEACE Project and MEXT Scholarship Graduates.

September 3, 2019: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of hosting a lunch reception in honor of a visiting Delegation of Directors, Department Heads, and other high ranking officials from various Ministries, Commissions, and Authorities in Kabul currently in Japan, as well as the PEACE Project and MEXT Scholarship Graduates, at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan’s Rumi Balkhi Hall, in Tokyo. The reception was also attended by Officials from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), all Diplomats and staff of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo.

In the opening ceremony, emcee for the event Mr. Nasrullah Rozbeh, Second Secretary for the Embassy, greeted the guests to the hall and invited. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat to the podium to give his remarks on the occasion. On behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked those in attendance for joining the occasion to celebrate the wonderful achievements of the honorary graduates, which have been brought forth through the strong collaboration and generosity of the People and Government of Japan; most notable due to the hard work and dedication of JICA and JICE through their programs in Human Capacity Development.

Remarks were also given by Mr. M. Khalid Arshad, Director General for the Ministry of Education of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan who commended on the great dedication and achievement of the collaborative efforts between Afghanistan and Japan in helping to improve the education standard of Afghanistan through providing the opportunity for self-sustainability by educating Afghan scholars in Japan to complete their Masters and Doctoral studies. Further he expressed his hopes for the continuation of these programs and their continued improvements to the education sector.

Following the speeches, the guests were given a tour of the Embassy grounds and building, after which they were invited to enjoy the Afghan dishes prepared by the Embassy in honor of this special day. To commemorate the occasion, a group photo was taken. All present remarked not only on the enjoyment of the day but also on the strong friendly relations between Afghanistan and Japan.

2019 Fall Luncheon Reception in Honor of Visiting Delegation from Various Ministries in Kabul and the PEACE Project and MEXT Scholarship Graduates.

2019.05-06.08 Attendance at the 74th A-Bomb Anniversary in Hiroshima.

Attendance at the 74th A-Bomb Anniversary in Hiroshima.

August 05 & 06, 2019: It was an honor for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the 74th A-Bomb Anniversary in Hiroshima, Japan.

The evening before the anniversary ceremony, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat attended the dinner hosted by the city of Hiroshima where he had the pleasure to meet Hon. Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima City, to whom H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked for the invitation to the event and, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, expressed most profound and sincerest condolences and sorrow to the people of Hiroshima through Hon. Mayor Matsui on the somber anniversary occasion. Further he expressed the wishes of every Afghan joined the world in hoping the tragedy would never occur again but forever be an inspiration for the necessity of peace. In return, Hon. Mr. Matsui expressed his deepest gratitude to Dr. Mohabbat for his kindhearted words and thanked him for attending.

Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure to meet Hon. Mr. Tadamori Oshima, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Hon. Mr. Hidehiko Yuzaki, Governor of Hiroshima, to whom he expressed, on the behalf of the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the some sincere gratitude for the steadfast and benevolent support Japan has given over the years; the essential role in further developing Afghanistan, allowing it to strive for progress, prosperity, and peace in an Afghan-owned and Afghan-led process.

During the ceremony on the day of the 6th of August, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the chance to express his remorse for the most horrific day during a minute of silence to remember the victims of the Hiroshima atomic bomb attack. While at the event, H.E.Dr. Mohabbat had the opportunity to further meet and discuss topics about peace with others of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, diplomats with missions in Japan, high ranking members of government, and other distinguished guests present in order to commemorate the somber memorial.

Attendance at the 74th A-Bomb Anniversary in Hiroshima.

2019.31.07 Lunch Meeting with H.E. Ambassador Mitsuji Suzuka.

Lunch Meeting with H.E. Ambassador Mitsuji Suzuka.

July 31, 2019: It was an honor and pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to have a lunch meeting with H.E. Mr. Mitsuji Suzuka, Ambassador of Japan to Afghanistan, in Tokyo.

H.E. Dr. Bashir Mohabbat expressed his gratitude to H.E. Ambassador Mr. Suzuka for making time in his schedule to meet once again and share lunch together allowing themselves the opportunity to discuss important matters. In return, H.E. Mr. Suzuka expressed appreciation for the opportunity to meet again and discuss topics of importance to both of their respective missions. On behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked H.E. Mr. Suzuka for the very longtime friendly relationship between Japan and Afghanistan and expressed sincere gratitude for the steadfast and benevolent support and assistance of the noble nation of Japan which has stood by Afghanistan throughout the rebuilding progression as it strives for further peace and prosperity in an Afghan-owned and Afghan-led process.

In return, H.E. Mr. Suzuka thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words, and assured him of Japan’s continued support of Afghanistan in its development. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat apprised H.E. Mr. Suzuka of the most recent developments regarding recent developments related to the peace process and the upcoming presidential election. H.E. Mr. Suzuka expressed his thanks for the full briefing and was very impressed and interested in the most current steps and developments in the Afghan-owned and Afghan-led process towards peace. Moreover, he remarked on the great initiative and leadership by H.E. President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani through these endeavors in assuring the continuation of the democratic election, and also promised that people and Government of Japan would fully continue to support and stand by the Afghan people in the peace process well into the future. They further discussed all topics of mutual interest between them.

Lunch Meeting with H.E. Ambassador Mitsuji Suzuka.

2019.14.5 Attendance at Supportive Reception for H.E. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Masahisa Sato

Attendance at Supportive Reception for H.E. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Masahisa Sato.

May 14, 2019: It was an honor for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the supportive reception for his long time friend, H.E. Mr. Masahisa Sato, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, at the Meiji Kinenkan in Tokyo.

Welcoming remarks were given at the opening ceremony by H.E. Mr. Taro Kono, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked H.E. State Minister Mr. Sato for the invitation as well as expressed, on behalf of people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, deep appreciation to the Japanese government through H.E. Mr. Sato for its continuing support of Afghanistan’s reconstruction process which is paving the way for increased greater livelihood, peace and prosperity for the Afghan people in an Afghan-owned and Afghan-led process. In return, H.E. Mr. Sato thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his attendance as well as for his kind words, assuring him that Japan would continue to stand with Afghanistan well into the future.

While at the event, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of meeting with others of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, diplomats with missions in Japan, members of Government, prominent business members, and other distinguished guests all present in honor to support H.E. State Minister Sato.

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2019.26.4 Attendance at the 2019 Annual Meeting of Keizai Doyukai (Japan Association of Corporate Executives)

Attendance at the 2019 Annual Meeting of Keizai Doyukai (Japan Association of Corporate Executives).

April 26, 2019: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the 2019 Annual Meeting of Keizai Doyukai (Japan Association of Corporate Executives) at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo.

While at the annual reception attended by many notable guests, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the opportunity to meet and speak with Dr. Yoshimitsu Kobayashi, Chairman of Keizai Doyukai to whom he expressed thanks for the invitation to this event. On behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat extended him sincerest thanks for the long support and unwavering assistance of the people and Government of its true friend, the noble nation of Japan. Moreover, he encouraged Chairman Kobayashi to use his considerable influence among the members of his organization to boost further investment in Afghanistan’s burgeoning economy, business sectors, and trade market in order to help further prosperity and growth as well as to strike well at the very receptive Afghan market. In return, Chairman Kobayashi thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and attendance, as well as assured him that he would fairly consider the mutually beneficial advantages of encouraging further investment in Afghanistan.

Additionally, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of meeting with H.E. Mr. Akira Amari, Chairman of the Election Strategy Committee of the LDP and former Minister of Economy, Trade, as well as many Industry high-ranking government officials, politicians, parliamentarians, Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, diplomats with missions in Japan, officials from the global economic sector, and the foremost leaders of Japan’s largest international corporations, all of whom were present in honor of the occasion.

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2019.26.4

Meeting with the Hon. Deputy Assistan Minister and Deputy Director-General of the International Cooperation Bureau of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan to Deliver Documents About Afghanistan’s Candidate to UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM).

April 26, 2019: It was an honor for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to meet with Hon. Deputy Assistan Minister and Deputy Director-General Mr. Masahiko Kiya, of the Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo to present the official endorsement request Letter from H.E. President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic republic of Afghanistan, and the documents pertaining to Afghanistan’s candidature, Hon. Dr. Suraya Dalil, for election to the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) at the elections to be held in Geneva on June 21, 2019. Also in attendance was Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat thanked Hon. Mr. Kiya for making time in his schedule to meet with them. On behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked Hon. Mr. Kiya for the very longtime friendly relationship between Japan and Afghanistan. He expressed his thanks to the people and Government of the noble nation of Japan who have sincerely helped Afghanistan achieve great strides in progress on the road towards stability, peace, and prosperity – serving as the ideal role model and proponent for peace.

In return, Hon. Mr. Kiya thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for meeting with him, his kind words, assured him of passing along the information to the proper authorities and to again give the candidacy of Hon. Dr. Suraya Dalil their full consideration, and vowed Japan’s continued support of Afghanistan in its development. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat further apprised Hon. Mr. Kiya of the most recent developments regarding the progress and expansions related to the peace process. Hon. Mr. Kiya expressed his thanks for the full briefing and was very impressed and interested in the most current steps and developments in the Afghan-owned and Afghan-led process towards peace. Moreover, he remarked on the great initiative and leadership by H.E. President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani through these endeavors and also promised that people and Government of Japan would fully continue to support and stand by the Afghan people in an Afghan-lead and Afghan-owned peace process well into the future.

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2019.26.4 Lunch Meeting with H.E. Ambassador Mitsuji Suzuka

Lunch Meeting with H.E. Ambassador Mitsuji Suzuka.

April 26, 2019: It was an honor and pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to host a lunch meeting with H.E. Mr. Mitsuji Suzuka, Ambassador of Japan to Afghanistan, in Tokyo.

H.E. Dr. Bashir Mohabbat expressed his gratitude to H.E. Ambassador Mr. Suzuka for making time in his schedule to meet and share lunch together again. In return, H.E. Mr. Suzuka expressed appreciation for the opportunity to meet again and discuss topics of importance to both of their respective missions. On behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked H.E. Mr. Suzuka for the very longtime friendly relationship between Japan and Afghanistan and expressed sincere gratitude for the steadfast and benevolent support and assistance of the noble nation of Japan which has stood by Afghanistan throughout the rebuilding progression as it strives for further peace and prosperity in an Afghan-owned and Afghan-led process – with Japan itself serving as the ideal role model and proponent for peace.

In return, H.E. Mr. Suzuka thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words, and assured him of Japan’s continued support of Afghanistan in its development. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat came to the crux of his visit to apprise H.E. Mr. Suzuka of the most recent developments regarding the progress and the recent expansions related to the peace process. H.E. Mr. Suzuka expressed his thanks for the full briefing and was very impressed and interested in the most current steps and developments in the Afghan-owned and Afghan-led process towards peace. Moreover, he remarked on the great initiative and leadership by H.E. President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani through these endeavors and also promised that people and Government of Japan would fully continue to support and stand by the Afghan people in an Afghan-lead and Afghan-owned peace process well into the future. They further discussed all topics of mutual interest between them.

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2019.26.4 Meeting with Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan’s Country Assistance Planning Division III Representative

Meeting with Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan’s Country Assistance Planning Division III Representative.

April 26, 2019: It was a pleasure for His Excellency Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to meet with Mr. Yoshiyasu Iseki, Director, and Ms. Yuka Fujino, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan’s Country Assistance Planning Division III to discuss the progress of exporting and implementing Japan’s Tax and Accounting System for possible introduction to Afghanistan. Also in attendance was Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary for the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

Japan’s novel tax accounting system if implemented in Afghanistan will be a great contribution for the next generation of Afghans. This great and comprehensive system patented by Japan and being utilized by Germany, South Korea, and a few other countries is petitioned to be introduced to the , Republic of Indonesia, Republic of Vietnam, the Kingdom of Cambodia, and the Lao People's Democratic Republic as well, among other countries considering using the novel Japanese system.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat thanked Ms. Fujino for making time in her busy schedule to meet and receiving them so warmly. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked them for the introduction of the tax system which will greatly benefit the economy of Afghanistan in the future and vowed to do all requested on the embassy’s end to help them bring this to fruition. In return, Ms. Fujino thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for arranging to meet and for for his kind words. Further, she promised that her department and MOFA would do their best to facilitate all matters in order that the Japanese tax and Accounting system may be introduced for use in Afghanistan in a timely manner. Following further discussion, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked the people and Government of Japan for their extraordinary assistance over the years in helping Afghanistan to achieve progress and development and for vowing to stand by it well into the future as it progresses on its Afghan-owned and Afghan-led path to peace.

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2019.23.4 Hosted Lunch, Presentation, and Bazaar for the Ikebana International Saitama Office Members

Hosted Lunch, Presentation, and Bazaar for the Ikebana International Saitama Office Members.

April 23, 2019: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to host a Luncheon, presentation, and Afghan goods bazaar members of Ikebana International’s Saitama Office at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo, Japan.

The guests were greeted with welcoming remarks by H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat who had prepared a special afternoon for them. Further, they were given a delightful and informative presentation on Afghanistan’s culture, history, natural resources, and progress by H.E. Dr. Mohabbat.

Following their presentation on Afghanistan, the guests were treated to a special lunch of various Afghan traditional foods carefully prepared by the embassy in honor of the occasion.

At the completion of the meal and entertainment, the guests were invited to peruse a small bazaar set-up with booths in which local Afghan businesses in Japan displayed Afghan craft and art items such as rugs, scarves, Afghan traditional clothing, Afghanistan sourced precious stone jewelry items, award winning Afghan saffron, and dried Afghan fruits and nuts for them to view, and inquire further about. All those present had an enjoyable time and remarked at how impressed they were with their new introduction to the wonders of Afghanistan.

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2019.16.4 Attendance at the Briefing Meeting "Researches and Lectures on Water” by His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince of Japan

Attendance at the Briefing Meeting "Researches and Lectures on Water” by His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince of Japan.

April 16, 2019: It was a pleasure for His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the Briefing Meeting video presentation of "Researches and Lectures on Water by His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince of Japan" at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) Meeting Room in Tokyo.

This event was the chance for viewing of the video covering the research by His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince and included a video message by him. While at the event, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat had a chance to speak with the organizers of the event and thanked them for the invitation as well as for hosting such a noble and informative video. Moreover, he thanked them for the steadfast and benevolent support of the noble nation of Japan over the years while Afghanistan has striven for progress, prosperity, and peace in an Afghan-owned and Afghan-led process. While at the event, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of meeting with several of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, diplomats with missions in Japan, and other distinguished guests all present in order to listen to the briefing of research by His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince.

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2019.16.4 Meeting with Mr. Masataka Nakahara.Meeting with Mr. Masataka Nakahara

Meeting with Mr. Masataka Nakahara.

April 16, 2019: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to Mr. Masataka Nakahara, Visiting Senior Advising Expert on Afghanistan for Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), who is a longtime personal friend of H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat, as well as a longtime friend of the people of Afghanistan at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan. Also in attendance was Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary; and Mr. AbdulHameed Hashimi, Third Secretary.

His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat warmly welcomed Mr. Nakahara to the Embassy. In return, Mr. Nakahara expressed his deepest gratitude to H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat for finding time in his busy schedule to meet with him, and for the warm welcome, after which he gave him a briefing on the state of Afghanistan's Agriculture as he has just returned from Kabul. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked Mr. Nakahara for the briefing and renewed his deepest appreciation, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, for Japan’s contribution to developing education, health, and agriculture both rurally and in urban areas in Afghanistan which will enable it to be self-sufficient in rice production in the years to come. Mr. Nakahara assured that he and his team will continue to cooperate for constant gains in those fields, especially in agriculture. Mr. Nakahara also called for support for Afghan graduates from study in Japan, to whom they provided scholarships, in their future careers in Afghanistan.

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2019.10.04 Meeting with H.E. Ms. Seiko Noda.

Meeting with H.E. Ms. Seiko Noda.

April 10, 2019: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat of hosting a warm and friendly meeting wih H.E. Ms. Seiko Noda, Member of the House of Representatives and the former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, Minister in charge of Women's Empowerment, and Minister of State for the Social Security and Tax Number System, at the Embassy in Tokyo. Also in attendance were Dr. Takao Toda, Vice President for Human Security and Global Health, JICA, Mr. Tatsuya Ashida, Director, Health Group 2, Human Development Department, JICA, and Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary for the Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat warmly welcomed H.E. Ms. Seiko Noda, who is not only a long time personal friend but also a longtime friend of the Embassy and Afghanistan. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed, on behalf of people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, deep appreciation to the Japanese government for its continuing support of Afghanistan’s reconstruction process which is paving the way for increased greater livelihood, peace and prosperity for the Afghan people. Additionally, he expressed his humble happiness at being able to again receive a true friend of Afghanistan, and such an honorable guest, here at the Embassy.Most importantly, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked H.E. Ms. Seiko Noda for helping to introduce Japanese Taxation System and establishing the system for obtaining proper certification (Certified Public Tax Accountant) to Afghanistan.

In return, H.E. Ms. Seiko Noda expressed her sincere gratitude for the kind words as well as for the invitation to H.E. Ambassador Mohabbat. She assured him both personally and professionally that she would do all in her capacity to make sure Japan continued to stand by Afghanistan, as it is a place very near to her heart, well into the future. Additionally, Dr. Toda and Mr. Ashida briefed and discussed regarding Japan’s help and assistance through it’s program to eliminate Polio and Tuberculosis diseases in Afghanistan. All present discussed many topics of mutual interest such as the long history of Afghan-Japanese Relations in a very friendly atmosphere.

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2019.26.03 Attendance at the Inter Media Japan 2019 Annual Gala

Attendance at the Inter Media Japan 2019 Annual Gala

March 26, 2019: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the Inter Media Japan Annual Gala, at the invitation of Ms. Pia von Waldau, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Inter Media Japan held at the Akasaka Prince Classic House in Tokyo.

Inter Media Japan is an agency with the aim of promoting bilateral relations between Japan and the rest of the international community. The agency sets out to achieve its goal of promoting bilateral relations by collaborating on projects with diplomatic missions and the private sector through means such as connecting foreign businesses to Japan and by spreading information on its new media platforms such as their "Japan and the World" magazine. The gala held was in celebration of the agency’s 7th anniversary.

While at the event, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of meeting again and speaking with Ms. Pia von Waldau, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Inter Media Japan to whom he expressed sincere appreciation for the invitation to so grand event as well as for the support of her organization in helping to promote Afghanistan in Japan. Also in attendance were dignified guests such as others of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, officials from the various Japanese government related organizations, and leaders of both the Japanese and foreign private sectors. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat met with several of the guests present and discussed many topics of mutual interest such as the impact new media has had on their objectives. At the gala, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat discussed with other guests of how the use of new media has been a wonderful tool in easily informing people from all walks of life about international relations and how it has helped in fostering more positive relations between Japan and the rest of the world. H.E. Dr, Mohabbat also expressed his hopes for Inter Media Japan’s continued success in the future.

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2019.30.01 Hosted Lunch, Presentation, and Bazaar for the NHK Culture Center Guests.

Hosted Lunch, Presentation, and Bazaar for the NHK Culture Center Guests.

January 30, 2019: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to host a Luncheon, presentation, and Afghan goods bazaar for 50 special guests of the NHK Culture Center at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo, Japan.

Special guests organized by the NHK Culture Center were greeted with welcoming remarks by H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat who had prepared a special afternoon for the guests. Further, they were given a delightful and informative presentation on Afghanistan’s culture, history, natural resources, and progress by H.E. Dr. Mohabbat.

Following their presentation on Afghanistan, the guests were treated to a special lunch of various Afghan traditional foods carefully prepared by the embassy in honor of the occasion.

At the completion of the meal and entertainment, the guests were invited to peruse a small bazaar set-up with booths in which local Afghan businesses in Japan displayed Afghan craft and art items such as rugs, scarves, Afghan traditional clothing, Afghanistan sourced precious stone jewelry items, award winning Afghan saffron, and dried Afghan fruits and nuts for them to view, and inquire further about. All those present had an enjoyable time and remarked at how impressed they were with their new introduction to the wonders of Afghanistan.

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